In this interview, we discuss an overview of Zoho's evolution across the years, why Shidhar has elected to keep his company private, and has not sought outside investors. We discuss his plan to expand the company’s offices from major cities to rural areas in some cases. Additionally, we cover Zoho’s participatory and informal culture, which has a focus on treating people well, including offering nap and playrooms for its employees. Sridhar also shares how the company is responding to COVID-19, his views on the future of mobile workforces, and a variety of other topics.